August Equity

August Equity is a London-based private equity firm established in 2001, focusing on mid-market investments in service-oriented businesses across the United Kingdom. The firm specializes in sectors such as healthcare, education, business services, and technology, identifying opportunities for long-term growth in dynamic markets. By concentrating on family-owned and founder-managed enterprises, August Equity partners with visionary leaders who possess a strong drive for innovation. The firm engages in thorough analysis and assessment of potential investments, examining industries, markets, and competitors to create well-informed investment proposals. Through its commitment to building lasting relationships based on trust and clear communication, August Equity aims to foster the development of resilient companies that can thrive amidst changing market conditions.

James Bakewell

Director

Katie Beck

Partner

Katie Beckingham

Manager

Michael T. Biddulph

Partner & Member of the Investment Committee

Kishan Chotai

Partner, Investments

Kate Cook

Partner, Investments

Sam Hardy

Director

Aatif Hassan

Partner

David Lonsdale

Managing Partner, Investments

Richard Muckle

Director

Mehul Patel

Partner, Investments

Phillip Michael Rattle

Managing Partner

Philip Rattle

Chairman of Investment Committee

Tim Thomas

Director

Garret Turley

Partner

Daniel Venn

Chief Financial Officer

Greg Walsh

Director

33 past transactions

Integrity360

Acquisition in 2021
Integrity360 is an IT Security Consultancy and fastest growing services. The company offers a complete security services offering to its enterprise clients, covering their security from every angle. Its services include Managed Security, Security Testing, Incident Handling, Security Integration and Governance, Risk & Compliance services. Its 300 clients can be found in all business verticals and include some of the largest and most well-known brands in the country.

Business Systems

Seed Round in 2021
Business Systems (UK) Ltd is a leading independent provider of call recording and workforce optimization solutions, renowned for its extensive experience in systems design, project management, implementation, and ongoing support. Established in 1988, the company initially focused on serving the financial institutions of the City of London and has since earned a strong reputation for successfully executing complex projects within strict timelines. Business Systems caters to a diverse clientele, including prominent organizations like The Bank of England and Standard Life. The company offers services tailored for trading floors, contact centers, and public sector entities, specializing in enterprise communication, monitoring, compliance, and workforce engagement management, all supported by robust cloud communications infrastructure. Through its innovative solutions, Business Systems facilitates digital transformations for its clients, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.

Business Systems

Acquisition in 2021
Business Systems (UK) Ltd is a leading independent provider of call recording and workforce optimization solutions, renowned for its extensive experience in systems design, project management, implementation, and ongoing support. Established in 1988, the company initially focused on serving the financial institutions of the City of London and has since earned a strong reputation for successfully executing complex projects within strict timelines. Business Systems caters to a diverse clientele, including prominent organizations like The Bank of England and Standard Life. The company offers services tailored for trading floors, contact centers, and public sector entities, specializing in enterprise communication, monitoring, compliance, and workforce engagement management, all supported by robust cloud communications infrastructure. Through its innovative solutions, Business Systems facilitates digital transformations for its clients, enhancing operational efficiency and compliance.

Little Garden Day Nurseries

Acquisition in 2020
Little Garden Day Nurseries Limited is a London-based organization that offers childcare and educational services for young children. Founded in 1988, the company operates a network of nurseries dedicated to fostering early childhood development in a nurturing environment. Through its programs, Little Garden Day Nurseries aims to provide quality care and education, supporting the growth and learning of children in their formative years.

Air IT

Acquisition in 2020
Air IT Ltd is a provider of integrated IT support services, primarily catering to small and medium-sized enterprises. Based in Sandiacre, United Kingdom, the company offers a comprehensive range of managed IT services, including cloud computing, virtualization solutions, server installations, and IT support packages. Its services extend to IT audits, consultancy, broadband, website hosting, and design, as well as network design, installation, and testing. Air IT also specializes in cybersecurity solutions, data protection, and business intelligence, and provides various software solutions, including accounting and payroll systems. The company enhances its offerings through strategic partnerships, such as with Purpose Media. Founded in 2005, Air IT operates as a subsidiary of August Equity Partners V A LP, focusing on helping businesses transform and succeed through effective technology solutions.

British Assessment Bureau

Acquisition in 2019
British Assessment Bureau Limited is a UK-based company specializing in ISO certification and compliance services, catering primarily to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Founded in 1969 and located in Kings Hill, the company provides a range of services, including accredited certificates, certification transfers, ISO training courses, GDPR training, SSIP certification, and third-party audits. The firm's UKAS accreditation is recognized as a gold standard for quality, making it essential for SMEs seeking to engage with larger businesses or the public sector. British Assessment Bureau is noted for its predictable recurring revenues and low customer churn, driven by its commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience.

Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging

Acquisition in 2018
Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging Ltd. designs, develops, manufactures, and sells MRI systems for veterinarians in the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. It offers MRI systems for the standing and sedated equine; and clinical, research, and industrial MRI systems. The company also provides installation and technical support services. Hallmarq Veterinary Imaging Ltd. was founded in 2001 and is based in Guildford, United Kingdom with a sales and service office in Acton, Massachusetts.

Charterhouse Group

Acquisition in 2018
Charterhouse Group specializes in providing unified communications, document management, and cybersecurity services to mid and large-tier customers both in the UK and internationally. The company offers a range of voice products, including IP telephony, unified communications, and collaboration solutions, along with data services such as wide area networks, cloud solutions, and network security. Charterhouse also provides mobile device management and managed print services, alongside professional offerings like consultancy, network design, and project management. Its integrated cybersecurity strategy aims to protect organizations while enhancing workforce collaboration and productivity through cloud applications. Established in 1993 and headquartered in London, Charterhouse serves diverse markets, including finance, legal, media, and entertainment.

The Dermatology Partnership

Private Equity Round in 2018
The Dermatology Partnership brings together three leading medical-focussed dermatology clinics and 18 Consultant Dermatologists across London and the South East with the vision to create the UK’s leading medical-led dermatology group.

Fosters Funeral Directors

Venture Round in 2017
Fosters Funeral Directors is Scotland's fastest growing funeral services provider. This exceptional growth is being driven by providing a premium, comprehensive service at a price significantly below those offered by the market leaders. The funeral services industry has seen little innovation in recent years and many of the larger operators have wrestled with declining customer demand. Fosters’ large, modern facilities ensures that cost efficiencies are passed directly back to the customer while also enabling them a comprehensive range of services.

Zenergi

Acquisition in 2017
Zenergi is a customer service company specialising in energy procurement, invoice validation and contract management. Zenergi we strive to provide excellence in all areas of service to our clients, colleagues and suppliers based on being professional, efficient, conscientious and progressive at all times.

Orbis Education and Care

Acquisition in 2017
Orbis Education and Care provide specialist day schools, as well as residential services for children and adults who have a formal diagnosis of autism. Our primary aim is to provide a safe and secure environment that encourages individuality, confidence, self-esteem and lifelong learning. We aim to improve the quality of life for our children and adults by developing, nurturing and promoting independence. Our service model is “positive behaviour support” which means that we focus on setting aspirational goals for our pupils, helping them to overcome barriers and have valued roles in society.

Wax Digital

Acquisition in 2015
Wax Digital is the UK's No.1 eProcurement provider, delivering Source to Pay solutions to mid and large-sized organisations globally.

VetPartners

Acquisition in 2015
VetPartners provides veterinary care services to clients and patients in the United Kingdom. It began operation on August 26, 2015, with its headquarters in York in the United Kingdom.

Pet Cremation Services

Private Equity Round in 2015
Pet Cremation Services (PCS) is the market leader in pet cremation, waste collection and disposal services to the veterinary market.
Safety Products Ltd in the UK, and Revere Survival Inc in USA.

Westpoint Veterinary Group

Private Equity Round in 2014
Westpoint Veterinary Group is a veterinary service provider based in Warnham, United Kingdom, specializing in farm veterinary care for farmers in South-East England. Established in 2000, the company serves a diverse clientele, including dairy farms, beef and sheep units, game bird syndicates, pharmaceutical companies, nutritional consultants, agricultural merchants, and livestock advisors. Its focus on comprehensive veterinary services supports the health and productivity of livestock, enhancing the overall efficiency of agricultural operations in the region.

The Old Deanery Care Village

Acquisition in 2013
The Old Deanery Care Village is a 93-bed home that focuses on residential care for older people with dementia and physical disabilities.

Minerva Education Group

Private Equity Round in 2013
Minerva Education is an independent sector schools group, which owns six schools: Eaton Square School, Hawley Place School, Hyde Park School, The Lyceum School, Sancton Wood School and our new London senior school Eaton Square Upper School, Mayfair .

Compass Community

Private Equity Round in 2013
Compass Community is provides fostering services and children’s residential care. All of Their children’s homes provide the highest quality care and substitute parenting for children who experience a range of behavioural and emotional difficulties. They recognise the importance of investing in and retaining good support workers; offering high quality training, frequent supervision as well as specialist independent consultation. The culture is based on family values of respect, caring, education, social and leisure pursuits and good health.

SecureData Europe Ltd.

Acquisition in 2012
SecureData is one of Europe’s largest independent security service providers, with a 25 year track record of delivering managed services to some of the largest companies in the world. They look beyond point technologies to address cybersecurity as a whole, providing a range of integrated solutions that assess risks, detect threats, protect our customer’s IT assets and respond to security incidents.

Aspirations Care

Acquisition in 2012
Aspirations Care is a specialist care provider for adults, children and young people with complex needs, including mental health needs, learning disabilities, autistic spectrum conditions and those transitioning from secure settings.

Independent Vetcare

Acquisition in 2011
IVC is the privately owned vet services platform in the UK with more than 290 sites and an online pet pharmacy. IVC employs approximately 2,700 FTEs, including 800+ FTE veterinarians.

Active Assistance

Acquisition in 2010
Established in 1992, Active Assistance provides care for adults and children with complex continuing health care needs and physical disabilities. As a care specialist for Spinal Cord Injury, they support adults with a high level spinal cord injury but also support people with progressive and neurological conditions such as multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease and muscular dystrophy.

Funeral Partners

Acquisition in 2009
Funeral Partners is a funeral services company dedicated to supporting families during challenging times. With a focus on providing a serene environment, the company offers a range of services including international repatriation, burial, and cremation. Additionally, Funeral Partners provides essential items such as coffins, flowers, ash caskets, urns, and memorials. The trained staff ensures that families receive professional and discreet assistance, allowing them to honor their loved ones in a dignified manner. By offering various service options, Funeral Partners helps families find the right solutions tailored to their needs.

Enara Group

Acquisition in 2008
Enara provides high quality home care in the UK, delivering a wide range of services to people who require help and support due to illness, disability or infirmity. The business cares for people via local authority, NHS and private pay agreements.

Accura Support Services Limited

Acquisition in 2008
Accura Support Services Limited manufactures and supplies precision machined components. The company operates through two divisions: Supply Chain Services and Technical Contract Services. Its Supply Chain Services division offers pipeline flanges and fittings, pipe, valves, butt weld elbows, reducers, steels and specialist forgings, swage nipples, steel bars, and plates. The company's Technical Contract Services division offers CNC machining, offset boring, gun drilling, deep hole boring, precision round bores, round bar, blocks, casting, progression tools, transfer and electrical lamination tools, commissioning and service of press tools, jigs, fixtures, machines, and component gauges. It serves petrochemical, oil and gas, aerospace, chemical processing, motor sport, and engine manufacturing sectors

Lifeways

Acquisition in 2007
Lifeways is one of the UK's leading providers of support services for people with diverse and often complex needs in community settings.

4Projects

Acquisition in 2007
4Projects specializes in providing on-demand collaboration software aimed at enhancing project management processes. The software serves as a comprehensive toolset for online collaboration, document control, and information management, allowing individuals and teams to share information and communicate from anywhere in the world. It operates on a Software as a Service model, requiring only an Internet browser for access, eliminating the need for complex installations or expensive hardware. Central to its functionality is a relational database that stores all shared information, ensuring version control and auditability. Users can upload, amend, and share various documents, with all changes tracked for future reference. 4Projects supports multilingual capabilities, accommodating clients from multiple continents and facilitating projects through all lifecycle phases, including feasibility, planning, execution, and ongoing management. In addition to its software solutions, 4Projects also offers training and coaching services focused on project and process management, leadership, and organization to further enhance clients' capabilities.

Planit Holdings

Acquisition in 2006
Planit develops and supports Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software to drive machinery that produces items from wood, metal and stone.

Boat International Media

Acquisition in 2006
Boat International Media Ltd. publishes superyacht magazines and luxury books. It provides information on superyachts for sale and luxury yachts for charter, yacht reports, yacht news, lifestyle features, destinations guides, design trends, a superyacht directory, advice for yacht owners, and market intelligence. The company also organizes events; provides digital media services and data to owners and professionals in the superyacht industry; and provides a social and business networking tool for superyacht captains and crew. Its offers its products to buyers, sellers, and operators of superyachts to builders, brokers, and service companies that operate within the superyacht market across various media types. The company serves customers worldwide. Boat International Media Ltd was incorporated in 1991 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Rixonway Kitchens

Acquisition in 2006
Rixonway Kitchens, which is part of the Nobia Group, has been manufacturing quality kitchens since 1978. Over 30 years expertise and knowledge enables us to supply an extensive range of tailored carcases, ensuring each individual requirement is fulfilled. A comprehensive choice of modern and traditional door finishes is complimented with a wide selection of co-ordinating sinks, taps, worktops, handles and accessories. All of the kitchen furniture is manufactured at our 177,000sqft factory in Dewsbury West Yorkshire and as you would expect from one of the UK’s leading kitchen manufacturers, the manufacturing process has been assessed to ISO9001. Behind each and every kitchen is an unrivaled level of customer service which ensures that all client expectations are fulfilled. Our national network of contract designers use their skills and in-depth knowledge to create the kitchen layout, whilst the dedicated contract and sales managers ensures that pre agreed KPI’s are achieved. All our products are delivered by our own dedicated vehicle fleet, which enables the business to control the time that orders are delivered and allows stringent delivery schedules to be met. At Rixonway Kitchens we acknowledge our environmental obligations and take our responsibilities very seriously. To meet the current environmental challenges we have Chain of Custody (FSC®/PEFC) certification and we have developed a variety of tools, policies and strategies to reduce our environmental impact all of which have ISO14001 certification.

Healthcare Homes

Private Equity Round in 2005
Healthcare Homes is the leading provider of elderly residential care in East Anglia. The company owns and operates 23 nursing homes and also delivers over 23,000 hours per week of care to people living in their own homes. The company has established a reputation for providing high quality residential, nursing, domiciliary and dementia care, and a friendly and supportive service tailored to the needs of its clients.
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